Posts from April 7, 2017

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How do Utah courts decide child custody?

Courts decide custody based on the “best interest of the child” standard. That means if the parents themselves cannot agree on custody, a judge will[…]

Fatherhood

What steps does an unmarried father need to take to protect his parental rights in Utah?

Nearly half of all births in the United States are to unmarried parents. But unlike mothers and married dads, unmarried fathers do not automatically possess[…]

arrest

HELP! My partner is abusing me. How do I stop it FAST?

You can obtain a restraining order on an expedited basis if you can show you have been a victim of abuse or domestic violence or[…]

My ex won’t let me see our kids even though I have a court order. What can I do?

If your ex is not following court orders there are several ways to force him or her do so. One option is filing what is[…]

Medical

How are child medical expenses handled in a divorce?

Utah law presumes that parents should equally share their children’s reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket medical expenses. This includes the child’s pro-rata share of any medical[…]

How are debts handled in a divorce?

Debts incurred during the marriage for family purposes (e.g. Groceries, credit cards, medical bills, etc) will be divided “equitably.” This can but does not always[…]